Connections & Low Voltage Planning Engineer
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Job Location:
New Plymouth - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Connections & Low Voltage Planning Engineer
New Plymouth Tauranga Palmerston North or Wellington
Permanent - Full-time
Powering Aotearoas Energy Future
Are you curious about shaping the future of New Zealands electricity networks Keen to work with modern LV visibility tools and help guide the transition to smarter more resilient grids Powerco is looking for a Connections & Low Voltage (LV) Planning Engineer to join our Network Development LV network is where customers feel electricity the most at their homes businesses farms and communities. As customer expectations and technology evolve so must our network. Youll play a pivotal role in ensuring our LV systems are resilient flexible and futureready.
Why join Powerco
- Be at the forefront of LV network planning innovation using cuttingedge tools like GridSight
- Help shape investment decisions that enable electrification EV uptake solar batteries and home energy management systems
- Work alongside expert engineers data specialists planners and operational teams
- Make a direct impact on the security sustainability and affordability of electricity for communities across Aotearoa
- A culture grounded in collaboration continuous improvement and working better together
The role
As a Connections & LV Planning Engineer youll be responsible for providing strategic datadriven planning for Powercos low voltage network.
Your work will enable safe reliable and futurefocused customer connections and ensure our LV network is ready for the demand and generation of tomorrow.
Key things youll be doing:
- Developing scheduled growth and investment plans using GridSight and other planning tools
- Analysing LV monitoring and power quality data to support optimisation and targeted upgrades
- Working closely with planning asset operations and customer delivery teams
- Supporting connection assessments for customers developers and major projects
- Ensuring planning practices align with electricity regulations and industry standards
- Contributing to future use cases for LV visibility and emerging technologies (DER HEMS solar batteries EV charging)
What youll bring
- A BE in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) and 5 years NZ electricity industry experience
- Strong background in network planning or power systems engineering
- Familiarity with tools such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory PSSSINCAL PSS/E PSCAD
- Ability to interpret and use LV and power quality data to guide decisions
- A proactive approach great communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Programming skills (Python VBA C) are a bonus
- CPEng or working toward it is an advantage
Applications close: Friday 16 January 2026
Our ability to get the best out of people is what sets Powerco apart. We realise that candidates especially from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds often wont apply for roles unless they meet ALL the encourage anyone who shares our passion for connecting communities to apply for any role that aligns to your strengths and interests. We will provide a safe space where you can bring your whole self to work and thrive.
If you would benefit from support or adjustments in order to participate equitably in the recruitment process please phone or email
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Robotics
- Electrical Engineering
- GIS
- C/C++
- Technical Writing
- Visio
- Special Operations
- Telecommunication
- Geometry
- Oil & Gas Experience
- MPLS
- Systems Analysis
About Company
Powerco is the second-largest gas and largest electricity distributor in New Zealand. It is one of only two companies to distribute both electricity and natural gas through their network.
